2001 BMW K1200LT Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 32%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,698miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 BMW K1200LT, 32% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,698 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed my bike tires seemed to be out of balance, a noticeable vibration especially at lower speeds. I had the tires checked and ended up replacing them. The problem seemed to move to the rear of the bike after replacing the tires, with a vibration in the footpegs and while accelerating from a stop it felt as if the rear tire was flat. I checked the suspension and set it to the proper preload on the rear shock but the vibration persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250905, filed 2008-12, 60,200 miles“Unexpected failure of rear bearing on 2001 Bmw K1200LT motorcycle. Rear bearing oil seal also failed, causing oil leakage onto tires and braking surfaces. Vehicle was able to was removed from service immediately after failure, before oil impaired braking abilities. Bearing and housing will be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10324890, filed 2010-04, 91,500 miles“Vibration in footpegs and rumbling noise from rear drive unit. Crown wheel bearing failed. Caught in time before serious damage was done. This bearing is the main support element for the rear wheel on this motorcycle. Parts from damaged bearing have taken out oil seal which leads to rear brake and wheel being covered in gear lube. Broken bearing could lead to lock up of rear wheel. Gear lube on the rear brake disc would lead to loss of braking. Gear lube on rear wheel would lead to loss of traction. All could lead to a crash with subsequent property and bodily damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151127, filed 2006-02, 63,781 miles“Rear brakes were making a loud noise when applying brakes. Dealer has been notified, and technician urged consumer not to use rear brakes until a remedy was found. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894942, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10029706Feb 25, 2009Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW K1200LT
12 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW K1200LT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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